
Dear Prospective Trojan:
Thank you for your interest in the USC School of Dramatic Arts for your training needs.
Below, you’ll be able to view the most recent curriculum for each of our major offerings, as well as various opportunities for you to connect with a member of our admissions team to learn more about what USC and the School of Dramatic Arts has to offer you.
If at any point you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at sdainfo@usc.edu.
Fight On!
Sergio Ramirez
Associate Dean, Admissions and Student Services
USC School of Dramatic Arts
Curricular Grids
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
BA in Dramatic Arts Curriculum
BA in Dramatic Arts Curriculum
BA in Visual & Performing Arts Curriculum
BA in Visual & Performing Arts Curriculum
BA in Dramatic Arts with an Emphasis in Acting Curriculum
BA in Dramatic Arts with an Emphasis in Acting Curriculum
BA in Dramatic Arts with an Emphasis in Comedy Curriculum
BA in Dramatic Arts with an Emphasis in Comedy Curriculum
BA in Dramatic Arts with an Emphasis in Design Curriculum
BA in Dramatic Arts with an Emphasis in Design Curriculum
BA in Dramatic Arts with an Emphasis in Musical Theatre Curriculum
BA in Dramatic Arts with an Emphasis in Musical Theatre Curriculum
Upper Division Elective Courses (Partial List)
Upper Division Elective Courses (Partial List)
Curricular Grids
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
BFA in Acting for Stage and Screen Curriculum
BFA in Acting for Stage and Screen Curriculum
BFA in Musical Theatre Curriculum
BFA in Musical Theatre Curriculum
BFA in Theatrical Design Curriculum
BFA in Theatrical Design Curriculum
BFA in Sound Design Curriculum
BFA in Sound Design Curriculum
BFA in Stage Management Curriculum
BFA in Stage Management Curriculum
BFA in Technical Direction Curriculum
BFA in Technical Direction Curriculum

Summer Programs
USC Summer Theatre Conservatory for High School Students
June 16–July 13, 2024
An exciting and rigorous four-week training program with courses in acting intensive, comedy performance and musical theatre.
• Students may live on campus or commute daily
• Field trips to see professional theatre in Los Angeles
• College credit offered: 3 units of USC elective credit
• Classes culminate in a workshop performance